4-bedroom detached house · DL14 8QX
For saleListed 21 days
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If you are searching for a spacious, detached Family home situated on a great plot, with very generous front and rear gardens, that is immaculately presented inside and out - then this is the house for you.
During our clients ownership they have invested a lot of time and money into this property and it is now offered to the market looking for its next owners.
It really needs to be inspected in person to fully appreciate the amazing opportunity that is on offer here. The property further benefits from having no onward chain.
The accommodation comprises of an entrance lobby that is bright and light due to plenty of windows. Here the stairs rise to the first floor and there is a cloakroom/wc.
On one side is the main living space which encompasses a living room and dining space, (currently set up as a play space).
The living area features a newly installed gas fire place and sliding doors into the conservatory, which in turns opens onto the patio in the garden.
The Conservatory is currently used as dining room, which works well with lovely views over the garden.
At the rear of the property lies the kitchen which is spacious and features ample storage in the units which are presented in high gloss white with some integrated appliances such as electric hob with extraction above, and dishwasher.
The property also benefits from a separate utility room which offers further storage.
Lastly a second reception completes the internal layout and this room can provide a multitude of uses such as a snug TV room, an office, a playroom, or guest bedroom.
On the first floor there are four double bedrooms - the master features an ensuite shower room/wc.
The house bathroom completes the internal layout and comprises of a bath with bubble jets and shower above, a toilet and sink.
Externally, the fantastic plot features everything a family would need - ample off street parking on the block paved driveway for at least 3 or 4 cars, in addition to the single integral garage which also has an EV charger.
The rear garden has decked and patio areas for eating Al Fresco in warmer months as well as a green house and raised beds.
The gardens has been re-fenced recently and the lawn re-laid to an amazing effect. It also features mature fruit trees.
Coundon is a small village located a short distance from Bishop Auckland town centre.
It has a number of facilities such as primary school, food outlets, convenience super market, a doctors and lies on the A688 highway which links to the A1 Motorway so is ideally placed.
MATERIAL INFORMATION: In compliance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team’s Material information in property listings Guidance PART A Local Authority – Durham County Council Council Tax Band – D Tenure – Freehold PART B Property Type – Detached Property Construction – Standard Number & Types of Rooms – Please refer to the details and floorplan, all measurements taken being the maximum dimensions available between internal walls Electricity supply – Mains Water Supply - Mains Metered Sewerage – Mains Heating - mains fired gas boiler with radiators Estimated Mobile phone coverage – Please refer to the Ofcom Website - Estimated Broadband Download speeds – please refer to the Ofcom Website – Parking: Drive & Garage - EV charger PART C Building Safety – The Vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues.
However, we would recommend that the purchaser engages the services of a chartered surveyor to confirm Restrictions - Covenants dated 1985 and 2025 are noted on the title documents Rights & Easements- rights dated 1985 are noted on the title documents Article 4 Planning Restricted area – the property is subject to Article 4 Direction Flood risk – very low Coastal Erosion - NA Protected Trees – NO Conservation area – NO Planning Permission – NO Accessibility – The property has not been altered for accessibility Mining Area – Coal Mining Reporting Area; further searches may be required Selective License Area – yes Included/excluded from the sale - Double fridge freezer, all outside furniture can be included No other Material Information disclosures have been made by the vendor.
This information has been compiled in good faith using resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing.
However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so J W Wood cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions.
Furthermore, J W Wood are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are “Material Information” to be disclosed.
If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you, please do seek verification from a legal advisor before committing to expenditure.
HMRC supervises the legal obligation for all estate agents to conduct identity checks on their customers, this includes buyers when their offer is accepted.
This must be completed, per purchaser, who in the transaction will result in being the legal owner(s) of the property.
There is a £35 (inc VAT) administration fee per individual purchaser, for these checks
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